Gilberto Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Gilberto means 'shining pledge' or 'bright promise'.
Meaning of the Name Gilberto
Gilberto is a name of Germanic origin meaning 'shining pledge' or 'bright promise'. It is derived from the elements 'gīsel', meaning pledge or hostage, and 'beraht', meaning bright or shining. This name has been used in various European languages, including Spanish and Italian. It has a strong and noble sound to it.
Popularity of the Name Gilberto
The popularity for the name Gilberto peaked in popularity in the year 1993 with 559 births, which ranked number 860 out of 23,762 unique names for that year. Gilberto had the most female births in 1989 with 12, which ranked number 6,532 out of 14,548 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1993 with 559, which ranked number 416 out of 10,169 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Gilberto has declined sharply over the last ten years from 229 births to 119 births, a decline of -48.03%. Among males, Gilberto has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 229 births to 119 births, a decline of -48.03%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gilberto
- 20 Year Trend of Gilberto: -72.58%
- 10 Year Trend of Gilberto: -48.03%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Gilberto: -48.03%
Popularity of Gilberto by State
For males, Gilberto was most popular in Southwestern states with 44 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 37 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Gilberto. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 7 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 32 | 784 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 37 | 739 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Gilberto
- Total Births of Gilberto: 111 (-6.34%)
- Male Births of Gilberto: 111 (-6.34%)
Given the downward trend of Gilberto over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.34% decrease in total births, for a total of 111 births in 2024. Male births for Gilberto have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 111 male births in 2024, a decrease of -6.34%.